RECENT WORK

Stratigraphic Column of the
Goleta–San Marcos Pass Area

2024

Hand-braided/woven yarn cords

This work is part of a collection of cords referencing the varied geologic formations found within Goleta. The individual cords are woven with a Japanese Marudai loom used for Kumihimo, a traditional Japanese art form of making braids and cords. The colors and various cord patterns represent the visual appearance and textures associated with the lithology in the formations.

As One

2024

Hand-dyed silk (indigo), hand-dyed and braided cotton cord (indigo), gold pigment, and gold thread.

120“ h x 46” w

Using Japanese kimono dyeing techniques, this silk banner evokes the scene of diving down into an underwater channel. The floral-like shapes are in reference to a non-toxic species of bioluminescent plankton, Pyrocystis fusiformis. Pyrocystis fusiformis has been observed forming a symbiotic relationship with a species of foraminifera: Globigerinoides sacculifer.

Monterey Memories

2023

Naturally-Dyed Textiles

60" x 120" x 1"

Private Commission. A continuation of naturally-dyed work based on geologic processes.

GOOD DIRT

2023 MFA Thesis Exhibition

This body work is based on the rocks, plants, ecological systems I came to know while in residence at UC Santa Barbara. Leaning into the hyperlocal, I have fused together field studies, material research, textiles, and sculpture.